Five injured in IED explosion in Zamfara
Five people were seriously injured after a motorcycle hit a suspected IED on a road in Zamfara's Bukkuyum LGA. Security has cordoned off the area. Read more for details.
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Islamic Cleric Killed by Bandits in Kaduna's Birnin Gwari
Suspected bandits have killed Imam Bello Abubakar in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna. The attack highlights the dire security situation in the area, with daily unreported incidents. Read more.
Musa: No Peace Deals With Bandits, It's Counterproductive
Defence Minister Christopher Musa warns state governments against negotiating with bandits, calling such deals harmful to national security. He reaffirms the FG's no-ransom policy. Read the full details.
Northern Groups Fault Katsina's Bandit Release
The Coalition of Northern Groups has strongly condemned the Katsina State government's release of 70 suspected bandits. They warn the move undermines justice and security. Read their full statement.
CNG Faults Katsina's Bandit Release, Rejects Peace Deal
The Coalition of Northern Groups condemns Katsina State's release of 70 suspected bandits, warning it undermines justice and rewards violence. Read why they demand a security-first approach.
Katsina Govt Explains Release of 70 Bandits in Swap Deal
Katsina State government defends its decision to release 70 detained suspected bandits as part of a peace swap deal that has freed over 1,000 hostages and restored farming in affected LGAs.
Bandits Neutralized in Kogi Forest Raid
Security forces neutralize several bandits in a joint Kogi forest operation. Police urge residents to report suspicious individuals with bullet wounds. Full details and video.
4 Bandits Arrested with 65 Cows in Kaduna
Kaduna security operatives nab four suspected bandits and recover 65 rustled cows in Chikun LGA. Police vow to sustain anti-crime operations. Read details.
Police, Military Kill Bandits in Kogi Air Strikes
A coordinated security operation in Kogi State has eliminated numerous armed bandits. Police spokesperson William Aya details the successful air and ground assault. Read how residents can support ongoing efforts.
Bandits Threaten Attack on Oyo's Ikoyi-Ile Community
Residents of Ikoyi-Ile in Oyo State live in fear after suspected bandits issued handwritten notes warning of an attack on January 20, 2026. Police have launched an investigation.
Bandits Kill Police Officer, 5 in Zamfara Attack
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed an Assistant Superintendent of Police and five villagers in Farin Ruwa, Zamfara. Several others were abducted. Read the full report on the escalating insecurity.
Veteran Photographer Kidnapped in Kaduna Raid
Gunmen abducted retired AIT photojournalist Malam Umar Usman Iyale from his Kaduna home. The attack has reignited fears in Danhonu II, a community repeatedly targeted by kidnappers. Police have launched a rescue operation.
Bandits Attack Katsina Communities, Abduct Many
Armed bandits launched coordinated night attacks in Malumfashi LGA, Katsina, abducting several residents. This follows a recent deadly mosque attack in the same area.
Niger State: Terrorists Burn Police Post After Market Massacre
Suspected terrorists set a police border patrol outpost ablaze in Niger State's Borgu LGA, escalating violence just days after a market attack claimed 30 lives. Read details of the coordinated security response.
Bandits kill 30, kidnap others, burn market in Niger
Armed terrorists attacked Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, killing 30 people, kidnapping several, and setting the market ablaze. Read details of the tragic assault and police response.
Bandits Attack Police Station in Ondo, Burn Building
Gunmen attacked a police station in Ondo's Ipele-Owo community, setting it ablaze. Police confirm the incident as residents flee. Get the latest details on the security situation.
Kwara Bandits in Forests for 15 Years, Govt Knew
Ifelodun Council Chairman Femi Yusuf alleges bandits have operated in Kwara forests for over 15 years with government knowledge. He claims locals collaborated with criminals.
Cleric Warns Tinubu of Terrorist Reprisals After US Strikes
Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele warns President Bola Tinubu that bandits plan heavy reprisals after US airstrikes in Sokoto. He calls for military unity and strategy.
Amotekun Vows Watertight Security, Arrests 39 Suspects
Amotekun Corps pledges maximum security in Southwest Nigeria, arresting 39 suspects fleeing Sokoto. Commander Adeleye details arrests of 100 criminals in Ondo State. Read the full security update.
PFN Leader Urges Tinubu: Secure Nigeria, Spare No One
PFN President Bishop Wale Oke urges President Tinubu not to relent in the fight against insecurity, calling for decisive action against terrorists and bandits without negotiation. He commends US cooperation.
Terrorists Relocate After US Airstrikes in Nigeria
Suspected terrorists in Northern Nigeria are on the move following US missile strikes. Community leaders report armed groups fleeing to new areas, raising security alarms. Read the full report.
Kwara Bandit Kingpins Arrested in Police Covert Operation
Nigeria Police arrest two key bandits, Abubakar Usman & Shehu Mohammadu, in Kaiama, Kwara. Recover AK-47, ransom cash, motorcycle. IGP commends operatives.
Analyst: Sokoto US Airstrikes Hit Bandits, Not ISIS
Security analyst Bulama Bukarti clarifies the target of recent US airstrikes in Sokoto, emphasizing Nigerian sovereignty and the need for sustained security strategies beyond bombing. Read the full analysis.
Bandits Attack NSCDC Checkpoint in Niger State
Armed bandits attacked an NSCDC checkpoint in Niger State's Borgu LGA, stealing a rifle and vandalizing a vehicle. No casualties reported. Security agencies are on the trail of the perpetrators.
28 Travellers Kidnapped in Plateau, Ransom Demanded
Armed men kidnapped 28 people, including women and children, in Plateau state. Families have received ransom demands as police deploy rescue assets. Details inside.
NCTC Supports Tinubu's Bandit Terrorist Classification
NCTC hails President Tinubu's formal classification of bandits as terrorists, calling it a transformative shift for Nigeria's security strategy. Read the full analysis.
Nigeria Classifies Bandits, Kidnappers as Terrorists
The Nigerian government has declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorist groups, ending ambiguous labels. A nationwide security emergency is declared to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
FG Designates Kidnappers, Bandits as Terrorists
Nigeria's government has officially classified kidnappers and armed groups as terrorists, enabling full counterterrorism measures. The move follows diplomatic resolution with the US.
Mother, 3 Children Among 9 Abducted in Kogi Attack
Armed men storm Inele-Ugoh village in Kogi, kidnapping nine. Residents plead for aerial surveillance as ground troops search forests. Read more on the security crisis.
Tinubu Vows Security Reset in 2025 Budget Speech
President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.
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